The Behavior Technician, under the direct supervision of the Behavior Analyst assists in

the development and implementation of behavior intervention programs for students

with challenging behavioral needs at various sites throughout the district, monitors and

collects data on behavior and documents progress, and collaborates with school staff to

coach and implement behavior interventions.

Primary Functions:

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), Behavior Support Plans and skill acquisition programs under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA.
• Ability identify the essential components of a written Behavior Intervention Plan and Individualized Education Program as it relates to behavior areas of need.
• Provide modeling to teachers and paraprofessionals on how to implement Behavior Plans
• Effectively communicate with team members
• Assist BCBA with observations and data collection for assessments
• Collect and monitor on-going behavior data and samples
• Assist teachers and staff on behavior data collection measures
• Assist BCBA in analyzing and interpreting data
• Assist in the development of reinforcement identification procedures
• Additional related tasks as assigned by the BCBA

Ability to:

 

• Understand the needs of special education students and effectively relate to learning situations
• Establish and maintain accurate records and files
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information
• Exercise tact, patience, courtesy, and good judgment in dealing with students
• Respond appropriately in emergency/unforeseen situations
• Lift 50 lbs. with assistance and/or carry any object weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to endure many hours under sometimes stressful   conditions

Requirements:

• Work towards gaining and maintaining Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board-Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). The Registered Behavior Technician certification is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis.
• Certification in District-approved crisis management program (or obtained within the first 90 days of employment)
• First Aid Certificate, including CPR
• Valid Driver’s License

Reports to Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Director of Student Services

 

Salary Scale: Paraprofessional + $5,000 stipend